The University of Richmond women's tennis team staged an impressive comeback to defeat Georgetown 4-3 at the Westhampton Tennis Complex. After losing the doubles point, the Spiders rallied in singles play, securing four wins, including the decisive match by Elizabeth Novak. Richmond improves to 4-8, while Georgetown falls to 3-7 this season.

By the Numbers
  • Richmond won four singles matches after dropping the doubles point.
  • Three out of Richmond's four singles victories were decided in three sets.
Yes, But

The doubles loss put Richmond at an early disadvantage, highlighting the pressure they faced and the resilience required to overturn the initial setback in singles matches.

State of Play
  • Richmond has now gained momentum after this victory, advancing its record to 4-8 in the spring season.
  • The Spiders are set to begin Atlantic 10 Conference play on March 27 against VCU.
What's Next

Upcoming matches include a key conference opener against VCU, which could be critical for Richmond's trajectory in the season.

Bottom Line

This comeback victory underscores Richmond's potential heading into the Atlantic 10 play, signaling a crucial time for team cohesion and confidence.